Not if it means the floodgates are open. Merkel can’t afford any more disasters at the moment.

Linda1000

I wonder if she really cares anymore. There is some deal the EU has with Turkey on the illegal migrants being returned to their countries by Turkey if in exchange, the EU agrees to unrestricted visas for Turkey. The EU is now worried that this will not be upheld by Erdogan? There was something about this in the Daily Mail yesterday, I think.

I think she will have to. It’s one thing to deal with a controlled flood; it’s quite another when the dam breaks.

Alain

Very convenient for Erdongon, so unlikely it was just a coincidence.

Linda1000

Hope this completely ruins Turkey’s tourism industry. The Brits and even many Israelis still flock there by the thousands in spite of all the danger in recent years. I visited Turkey in 1995 when it was still a half decent place long before Erdoghead. Lots of ancient ruins, tons of great sight seeing and our tour bus group lucked out with a really knowledgeable young tour guide but I would never go back. Once was enough.

pdxnag

Will the real Islamic State show itself, for all the world to see? So many contenders: Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, oh and the newest kid on the block, Islamic State.